rich
adjective
1.
having a great deal of money or assets; wealthy.
"every day the gap between the rich and the poor widens"
plentiful; abundant.
"the nation’s rich and diverse wildlife"
adjective
1.
having a great deal of money or assets; wealthy.
"every day the gap between the rich and the poor widens"
plentiful; abundant.
"the nation’s rich and diverse wildlife"
style
noun
1.
a manner of doing something.
"different styles of management"
a distinctive appearance, typically determined by the principles according to which something is designed.
"the pillars are no exception to the general style"
verb
1.
design or make in a particular form.
designate with a particular name, description, or title.
"the official is styled principal and vice chancellor of the university"
noun
1.
a manner of doing something.
"different styles of management"
a distinctive appearance, typically determined by the principles according to which something is designed.
"the pillars are no exception to the general style"
verb
1.
design or make in a particular form.
designate with a particular name, description, or title.
"the official is styled principal and vice chancellor of the university"
Expensive
adjective
costing a lot of money.
"keeping a horse is expensive"
adjective
costing a lot of money.
"keeping a horse is expensive"
Hog
noun
1.
a domesticated pig, especially one over 120 pounds (54 kg) and reared for slaughter.
INFORMAL•TRADEMARK IN UK
a large motorcycle, in particular a Harley Davidson.
verb
1.
INFORMAL
keep or use all of (something) for oneself in an unfair or selfish way.
"he never hogged the limelight"
(with reference to a ship) bend or become bent convex upward along its length as a result either of the hull being supported in the middle and not at the ends (as in a heavy sea) or the vessel's being loaded more heavily at the ends.
noun
1.
a domesticated pig, especially one over 120 pounds (54 kg) and reared for slaughter.
INFORMAL•TRADEMARK IN UK
a large motorcycle, in particular a Harley Davidson.
verb
1.
INFORMAL
keep or use all of (something) for oneself in an unfair or selfish way.
"he never hogged the limelight"
(with reference to a ship) bend or become bent convex upward along its length as a result either of the hull being supported in the middle and not at the ends (as in a heavy sea) or the vessel's being loaded more heavily at the ends.
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HOW DEMOCRACIES DIE
“How Democracies Die" is a significant book authored by Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt, published in 2018. It explores the conditions under which democracies can decline or collapse, focusing on historical examples from various countries to illustrate their arguments.
Democratic backsliding can occur in established democracies, not just in new or fragile ones.
- The health of a democracy is not solely determined by formal institutions but is also reliant on political culture and norms.
- Vigilance is essential in defending democratic practices and preventing erosion, requiring active engagement from citizens and political leaders alike.
"How Democracies Die" serves as both a warning and a call to action for citizens and political leaders in democracies. It emphasizes the importance of safeguarding democratic norms and practices to prevent gradual erosion and to ensure the resilience of democratic institutions. The book encourages readers to reflect on the current state of democracy in their own countries and to recognize the subtle signs of democratic deterioration.
“How Democracies Die" is a significant book authored by Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt, published in 2018. It explores the conditions under which democracies can decline or collapse, focusing on historical examples from various countries to illustrate their arguments.
Democratic backsliding can occur in established democracies, not just in new or fragile ones.
- The health of a democracy is not solely determined by formal institutions but is also reliant on political culture and norms.
- Vigilance is essential in defending democratic practices and preventing erosion, requiring active engagement from citizens and political leaders alike.
"How Democracies Die" serves as both a warning and a call to action for citizens and political leaders in democracies. It emphasizes the importance of safeguarding democratic norms and practices to prevent gradual erosion and to ensure the resilience of democratic institutions. The book encourages readers to reflect on the current state of democracy in their own countries and to recognize the subtle signs of democratic deterioration.
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Backslide
verb
relapse into bad ways or error.
"converted vegetarians backslide to T-bones"
verb
relapse into bad ways or error.
"converted vegetarians backslide to T-bones"
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Vigilance
noun
the action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
"security duties that demand long hours of vigilance"
noun
the action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
"security duties that demand long hours of vigilance"
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Collapse
verb
1.
(of a structure) fall down or in; give way.
"the roof collapsed on top of me"
(of a person) fall down and become unconscious, typically through illness or injury.
"he collapsed from loss of blood"
noun
an instance of a structure falling down or in.
"the collapse of a railroad bridge" <This message was edited>
verb
1.
(of a structure) fall down or in; give way.
"the roof collapsed on top of me"
(of a person) fall down and become unconscious, typically through illness or injury.
"he collapsed from loss of blood"
noun
an instance of a structure falling down or in.
"the collapse of a railroad bridge" <This message was edited>
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Decline
verb
1.
(typically of something regarded as good) become smaller, fewer, or less; decrease.
"the birth rate continued to decline"
politely refuse (an invitation or offer).
"Caroline declined the coffee"
noun
a gradual and continuous loss of strength, numbers, quality, or value.
"a serious decline in bird numbers"
verb
1.
(typically of something regarded as good) become smaller, fewer, or less; decrease.
"the birth rate continued to decline"
politely refuse (an invitation or offer).
"Caroline declined the coffee"
noun
a gradual and continuous loss of strength, numbers, quality, or value.
"a serious decline in bird numbers"
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Reliant
adjective
dependent on someone or something.
"the company is heavily reliant on the baby market"
adjective
dependent on someone or something.
"the company is heavily reliant on the baby market"
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Democracy
noun
a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
"capitalism and democracy are ascendant in the third world"
a state governed by a democracy.
plural noun: democracies
"a multiparty democracy"
control of an organization or group by the majority of its members.
"the intended extension of industrial democracy"
noun
a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
"capitalism and democracy are ascendant in the third world"
a state governed by a democracy.
plural noun: democracies
"a multiparty democracy"
control of an organization or group by the majority of its members.
"the intended extension of industrial democracy"
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Deterioration
noun
the process of becoming progressively worse.
"a deterioration in the condition of the patient"
noun
the process of becoming progressively worse.
"a deterioration in the condition of the patient"
Today’s inspirational quote is:
“To succeed, you have to do something and be very bad at it for a while. You have to look bad before you can look really good.”
-Barbara DeAngelis
“To succeed, you have to do something and be very bad at it for a while. You have to look bad before you can look really good.”
-Barbara DeAngelis